Futuristic family Halloween costumes

No need to search far, far away for fun family Halloween costumes this year. With just a little cosmic creativity (and silver spray paint!), you can turn everyday objects into out-of-this world costumes for the whole family. Ready to get inspired? Here’s how to take those castoffs to blastoff in 3-2-1…

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Planetary parents

Morph Mom and Dad into super-techno-parental units with vintage white clothes, silver and neon accessories, toy guns and kitchen gadgets. Download the instructions for the full list of items and additional details.

Robot boy and his cosmic canine

Build a better robot with odds and ends from your kitchen and garage like dryer vents, pot lids, water bottles and silver duct tape. Download the instructions for more details and a full list of items.

Tip: Silver spray paint is a great “space-maker.” Objects take on a completely futuristic look with a coat of silver spray paint. Also helpful to have on hand: a drill, nuts and bolts, 5-minute epoxy, adhesive removers, sand paper (to scuff plastics and metals before painting) and Velcro.

Hallmark photo stylist, Betsy Gantt, has created countless sets and all manner of handcrafted props, including cradles for kitties, elaborate fairy scenes and tiny trinket worlds. She spends her free time exploring flea markets for tiki collectibles and perfecting the mai tai.